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Library

The CISI Library is a critical vehicle for sharing up-to-date information on the reforms that are happening within the state and across the country, as well as research and best practices in the area of supported employment and full inclusion of people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
The CISI Library will be updated frequently as new promising practices are identified.
The CISI Library will also archive videos of consumers, family members and people within the state who have a perspective on improving the lives of people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

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Occupational Health

Managing Disability in the Workplace

This document was published from the International Labour Office out of Geneva.  It has been established to be used as a guide for employers to adopt positive strategies in managing

Living the Success Other Disabled People Are Capable Of

Melissa Dribben, Staff Writer with The Inquirer out of Philadelphia, PA, looks at the life of one man with barriers and his employment journey in the article "Living the Success

Wearable Tech for People With Disabilities

Anna Medaris Miller, Health and Wellness reporter at U.S. News, published an article called "Wearable Tech for People With Disabilities."  The article examines the new and innovative technology that is

Council to Study Expanding Employment for People with Disabilities

Robert Zullo out of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette wrote an article around City Councilman Corey O’Connor and the vision he has for Pittsburgh. Councilman O'Connor wants to promote awareness and opportunity for

Recycling Avenue Provides Jobs

P.J. Flaherty and Greg Campone were determined to make a living and provide opportunity for people with barriers.  In this article, out of ABC 7 in Illinois, Flaherty and Campone

Communicating With and About People with Disabilities

The United States Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy, released a resource that provides tips for communicating with/about people with barriers.  It highlights positive language, people-first words, and